Both teams were penalized for overloading contracts in the 2010 uncapped season despite league warnings to restrict doing so. Washington was given a $36 million reduction over two years; Dallas loses $10 million. Each must take at least half the reduction this year.

SOCCER

U.S. requires win to qualify

Midfielder Joe Corona has no mixed emotions and only one thought as the Californian prepares to play El Salvador, his mother's home country: trying to get three points.

The United States needs more than a good game from the under-23 team Monday. The Americans must win against El Salvador or miss qualifying for the Olympics for only the second time since 1976 and first time since 2004.

Canada and El Salvador are tied atop Group A with four points, and Canada plays Cuba, which has given up 10 goals in two games. The top two teams advance to Saturday's semifinals in Kansas City, Kan., where the winners qualify for London.

Thierry Henry scored his first two goals of the MLS season and assisted on one of Kenny Cooper's pair Sunday to lead New York to its first win of the season, 4-1 over visiting Colorado.

Kei Kamara atoned for a missed penalty kick with a goal in the 88th minute, leading Sporting Kansas City to a 2-1 win over visiting Dallas.

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